NEUTRALS

Kalamata

#6A6555

RGB 106, 101, 85 · HSL 46°, 11%, 37% · CMYK 0, 5, 20, 58

Kalamata is #6A6555 in HEX — rgb(106, 101, 85), hsl(46°, 11%, 37%), cmyk(0%, 5%, 20%, 58%).

Kalamata pulls into the rich end of the neutrals spectrum — HSL 46°, 11%, 37%. The neutral saturation makes it near-neutral and forgiving, and the hue reads cool. In interior projects it shines on main walls, trims, ceilings — versatile across nearly any style. Reads best alongside soft whites, natural wood, matte black trim, linen.

Color Codes

HEX#6A6555

RGB106, 101, 85

HSL46°, 11%, 37%

HSV46°, 20%, 42%

CMYK0, 5, 20, 58

Decimal6972757

CSS RGBrgb(106, 101, 85)

CSS HSLhsl(46, 11%, 37%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Sherwin-Williams

Eclipse SW6166

ΔE 0.9 · #6B6757

Dunn-Edwards

Shaker Gray DE6231

ΔE 1.1 · #6C6556

Benjamin Moore

Cabin 1540

ΔE 1.5 · #6D6554

Dulux

Bronze Fig S16B7

ΔE 1.8 · #6D6553

Behr

Ivy Topiary PPU8-25

ΔE 1.8 · #676150

PPG

Nevergreen 1031-6

ΔE 1.9 · #666556

RAL

Beige Grey 7006

ΔE 2.3 · #6D6552

Vista Paint

Eye of the Storm C-422

ΔE 2.4 · #686859

Hallman-Lindsay

Eye Of The Storm 423

ΔE 2.6 · #6B6A5B

IKEA

IKEA148 148

ΔE 2.6 · #676450

Valspar

Prairie Foliage 6008-2C

ΔE 3.1 · #6D6250

Dutch Boy

Ashton Grey VS-9303

ΔE 3.3 · #66665A

Colorhouse

Stone .06 Stone-06

ΔE 3.8 · #746D5A

Farrow & Ball

Salon Drab 290

ΔE 4.1 · #726454

Kilz

Tea Leaf LF100-02

ΔE 4.5 · #66624B

Kobra

Green 37

ΔE 8.4 · #515545

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

13/100

Dark

0 · DarkLight · 100

Soaks up light and feels moody and intimate. Great for studies, dining rooms and accent walls; pair with ample lighting.

Undertone

TemperatureWarm MasstoneYellow UndertoneGreen

A near-neutral with a subtle warm green undertone — it will pick up colour from surrounding surfaces and shift noticeably under different light.

Color Theory

Complementary

#6A6555

#545969

Analogous

#695A54

#6A6555

#636954

Triadic

#6A6555

#546964

#645469

Split-Complementary

#6A6555

#546369

#5A5469

Tetradic

#6A6555

#54695A

#545969

#695463

Monochromatic

#141310

#3E3B32

#6A6555

#928C77

#B4B0A2

Rectangle

#6A6555

#596954

#545969

#645469

Compound

#6A6555

#636954

#545969

#5A5469

Variations

Lighter

#8C8671

#A8A396

#CBC9C2

Darker

#545043

#3A372E

#22201A

Saturation

#61605B

#696454

#937A2A

Interior Use

Best Rooms

living rooms, bedrooms, kitchens

Best Uses

main walls, trim, accents

Pairs With

soft whites, natural wood, brass, matte black trim

Accessibility (WCAG)

vs White

5.82:1

vs Black

3.61:1

AA Large

Deuteranopia

#6A6555

#696555

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#6A6555

#666657

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#6A6555

#6B6364

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Quiet · Versatile

Kalamata gets out of the way so the architecture and the people in the room do the work. The right neutral is never a default — it reads warm or cool, dusty or sharp depending on its undertone, and that undertone is what makes or breaks the room.

SymbolismBalance, sophistication, calm

PersonalityAdaptable, considered, timeless

versatileneutraltimelessbackdroptrimwall

How it looks under different light

#8F785B

Warm Bulb 2700K

Incandescent / soft white LED — pulls colour toward yellow/amber.

#6A6555

Daylight 5500K

Midday natural light or daylight-spec LED — closest to the paint chip.

#7C7D7F

Cool Bulb 6500K

Cool white LED / overcast daylight — pulls colour toward blue.

Pairs With

#EBEBEA

Trim

Matched off-white

Same hue at 92% lightness — trim reads coordinated, not stark.

#F7F7F7

Ceiling

Whisper tint

Near-white with a hint of the hero's undertone — ceiling feels intentional.

#3C4664

Accent

Complementary punch

Hue +180°, slightly muted for paint vs. screen — use on a door, frame, or single piece.

#574738

Floor

Walnut neutral

Warm mid-brown grounds the scheme regardless of hero hue.

Paint Info

Brand · Product Line

Benjamin Moore / Regal Select Interior

Recommended Finishes

Eggshell (walls) · Pearl (trim) · Matte (ceiling)

Eggshell hides imperfections on main walls while keeping the color rich; pearl on trim adds subtle sheen and easier cleaning; flat matte on ceilings prevents glare.

Best Surfaces

Primary walls · Cabinetry · Doors · Mouldings

Coverage & Dry Time

Typical coverage 350-400 sq ft per gallon over a primed surface.

Touch-dry in ~1 hour. Recoat after 4 hours. Full cure 7-14 days.

Primer

Standard primer is adequate.

Application Tip

Use a 9" microfiber roller on walls and a 2.5" angled sash brush for trim cuts. Two coats minimum for even depth.

Paint Calculator

Wall area (m²)

Coats

Coverage (m² / L)

You'll need

4.0 litres

1.06 US gallons · room for one touch-up coat. Buy slightly more to ensure single-batch match.

Code Snippets

CSS — color

color: #6A6555;

CSS — background

background-color: #6A6555;

CSS Variable

--color-kalamata: #6A6555;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'kalamata': '#6A6555' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#6A6555] text-[#6A6555]

SCSS

$kalamata: #6A6555;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #6A6555?

#6A6555 is Kalamata, a deep neutral with a cool undertone.

Is #6A6555 warm or cool?

Kalamata reads cool, which influences how it interacts with surrounding tones and natural light.

What rooms work best with Kalamata?

Kalamata works well in living rooms, bedrooms, kitchens. Designers typically use it for main walls, trim, accents.

What colors pair well with Kalamata?

Kalamata pairs naturally with soft whites, natural wood, brass, matte black trim. Its complementary color is also a strong contrast option for accents.

Where can I download Kalamata?

You can download Kalamata on DSGN.HOUSE in 15 designer formats including CSS gradient, Figma, Procreate swatches, Tailwind config, Adobe ASE, SVG, and 4K wallpapers — all free.

What's the hex code for Kalamata?

The hex code is #6A6555. In RGB it's 106, 101, 85, and in HSL it's 46°, 11%, 37%.

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